There were many things going on under the imperial city. However, people were like blind people, only able to see the peace of the Western Wei Kingdom for a hundred years, but not the waves in it. Why should she, Sheng Yunrong, make herself unhappy?

Brothers Sheng Hongye and Sheng Hongxiao were worried. "Brother, what if we don't find the person my sister asked us to find?" Sheng Hongye's worry was obvious. "This is the first time my sister has asked us to do something..."

"Brother, don't worry." Sheng Hongxiao comforted him. He knew that Sheng Hongye was eager to help and protect Sheng Yunrong, and was afraid of losing this hard-earned brother-sister relationship. "Let's go to the vicinity of the Deng family and find those who witnessed the Deng family being arrested to find out the truth."

The two of them did not stop for a moment and quickly arrived at Deng's house. They did not return to Sheng's house until late at night.

Seeing their haggard faces, Sheng Yunrong knew something was wrong. She asked cautiously, "Big brother, second brother, has something happened to Deng Wan?"

Sheng Hongxiao tried his best to stay calm and told the truth: "Yunrong, the little girl named Deng Wan you mentioned was beaten to death by her mother before the Deng family was raided."

Sheng Yunrong was shocked when she heard this: "How...how could this happen?"

"I heard that it was because she lost a jade pendant and never found it. Her mother was so angry that she accidentally beat her to death."

Sheng Yunrong was swaying and almost fell down. Sheng Hongye rushed forward to hold her up.

Tears flowed down Sheng Yunrong's cheeks, and pain surged in her heart: "It was me, I killed her..."

Sheng Hongye anxiously interrupted her self-blame: "Sister, how can you be blamed for this! It was Deng Wan's mother who beat her and caused the tragedy by mistake. Her death has nothing to do with you!"

Sheng Yunrong felt even more guilty. She recalled Deng Wan's cover-up and the scars on his body that day, and her heart was filled with regret.

At this time, Xiang Zhu knocked on the door with a grim look on her face. Ever since she learned that Concubine Liu was implicated and the Deng family was in trouble, her face has been grim.

Sheng Hongxiao remembered something and asked, "But the Qin family came to send an invitation?"

Xiang Jian was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Yes. Master and Ling Meng invite Madam to attend the wedding banquet the day after tomorrow."

Sheng Hongye and Sheng Hongxiao looked at each other. It seemed that the Qin family had not found Qin Wenyuan yet. If they found his whereabouts and saw his miserable appearance, they would never let their sister go there to be humiliated. But Sheng Yunrong was determined.

When Sheng Yunrong heard her brother's concern, she stood up and said, "Put the invitation away. I will definitely go to the wedding ceremony the day after tomorrow." She was determined to protect her hearing ability and not let innocent people die because of her.

She wanted to solve the Qin family's affairs herself! Although Sheng Hongye wanted to dissuade her, Sheng Hongxiao stopped him with a look.

It was late at night, and Sheng Hongye and Sheng Hongxiao began to have a secret conversation.

Second brother...

Sheng Hongxiao understood the meaning behind his elder brother's hesitant expression, so he said bluntly: "Brother, I know what you are thinking. However, my sister has suffered too much, she will not agree with us."

Sheng Hongye looked dejected: "My sister has been through a lot. If we can lend her a helping hand and avenge her, maybe she can get some respite."

"You have witnessed with your own eyes the trauma that Deng Guan's death has caused to my sister. We cannot stop the cruelty of fate, but we can do our best to protect ourselves and support my sister." Sheng Hongxiao spoke in a firm tone and his thoughts were clear.

"Okay..." For Sheng Yunrong, although Sheng Hongye was reluctant, he finally nodded.

Qin Moyuan couldn't sleep since he learned that Sheng Yunrong was going to the Qin Mansion to attend the ceremony.

He lay on the couch, his mind repeatedly replaying the man he met that day who claimed to be his father.

He learned everything from Sister Xiangzhu.

This man named Pei Jinxiao was a famous god of war in the Western Wei Kingdom and also the most respected hero by the soldiers of the Western Wei Kingdom.

If he wants to become a legendary hero and protect his mother, he must first acquire solid skills.

This Pei Jinxiao was exactly the best person for him to become his apprentice!

He doesn't care if he is really his father, he just wants to learn martial arts from him.

and……

He also hopes that one day he can defeat him and avenge his mother!

The wedding day.

Sheng Yunrong adjusted her mood and decided to go alone.

Qin Moyuan followed her silently.

This rare marriage of the Qin family caused heated discussion among the public.

People were talking about it a lot, and the most talked about topic was that the ceremony of welcoming a concubine was even more grand than that of welcoming the wife.

"I really don't know what kind of charm this concubine has that Qin Wenyuan would marry her with such fanfare."

"Alas, Sheng Yunrong, the mistress of the house, is about to lose face."

"Isn't it? Isn't this a slap in the face of Sheng Yunrong by the Qin family? I heard that they even shamelessly invited her to watch the ceremony of welcoming a concubine!"

“This is really bullying…”

"Hush! The eldest lady of the Qin family is here!"

The crowd turned their eyes to Sheng Yunrong.

Sheng Yunrong was dressed in plain clothes, her face was pale and her smile was weak.

She seemed to be forcing a smile.

"It's really pitiful..."

Listening to the voices of pity around her, Sheng Yunrong slowly walked into the Qin Mansion.

The corners of her lips involuntarily curled up into a smile.

This is exactly the effect she wanted.

When the servant of Qin Mansion saw her, he was stunned.

"Madam?"

How is it possible! The eldest lady actually came?

If it were him, he would definitely not come facing such humiliation.

"What, are you not welcome?" Sheng Yunrong raised her eyes.

The cold and sharp eyes made the servant shiver involuntarily.

He always felt that the eldest lady's behavior was not good...

The servant hurriedly shook his head: "No, no!"

Sure enough, this woman who had been deceived in the Qin Mansion for thirteen years, even at this moment, still longed to participate...

Sheng Yunrong walked into the mansion.

Along the way, wherever she looked, she saw the house full of bright lights and festive red decorations.

This scene is so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated.

A sneer appeared on Sheng Yunrong's lips.

On the day she married Qin Wenyuan, there was only a simple red candle lighting the night.

Because the Qin family was too poor, and she firmly believed what Qin Wenyuan said, that he would hold a more grand wedding for her in the future.

Little did she know that those promises were just words he used to deceive her.

The noisy celebration gradually quieted down after Sheng Yunrong's arrival.

Old Madam Qin looked at Sheng Yunrong standing at the door and looking around, feeling secretly proud.

Finally, this ominous person was driven out!

She imagined that in the future, Sheng Yunrong would die alone in the shabby little house outside, while she and Qin Wenyuan, Ling Meng and her precious grandson would enjoy family happiness in the Qin Mansion.

Thinking of this, Old Lady Qin's opinion of Sheng Yunrong suddenly changed a lot.

Old Madam Qin had a kind smile on her face and beckoned everyone over: "Come on, everyone, come and have a look! This is my virtuous eldest daughter-in-law. Not only is she virtuous, she also found a beautiful woman to be my son's concubine!"

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, the onlookers rushed forward curiously, wanting to catch a glimpse of this woman who took a concubine in the name of atonement and held such a grand wedding banquet.

"Is this the Qin family's eldest wife, Sheng Yunrong?"

"She is actually so beautiful?"

"The Qin family's eldest lady's generosity is truly rare in this world!"

"Who says it isn't true? If my shrew could be so tolerant, it would be a blessing!"

“Hahahahahaha…”

Sheng Yunrong coughed twice and bowed to Old Madam Qin in a weak voice: "Mother, I am not fully recovered yet. I am afraid that I will be infected by the disease if I get close to you."

A trace of disgust flashed across Old Madam Qin's eyes, and then she waved her hand: "Forget it! You are already giving me enough face by coming here today! But you can't let this disease spread to the guests, you can have dinner with the servants later!"

"Yes, sir..." Sheng Yunrong replied with her head down.

For a distinguished lady to sit at the same table with servants was more than a simple insult.

However, Mrs. Qin, who was always known for her wit, endured it silently.

"Mom." Sheng Yunrong softly called out to Old Madam Qin who was about to leave.

"What else?" Old Madam Qin seemed a little impatient.

"No...it's okay." Sheng Yunrong coughed a few more times and looked up pitifully, "It's just...Mother, I haven't seen my husband for several days, and I miss him so much. Could you please allow me to see my husband?"

Madam Qin's face instantly turned stiff and her expression was extremely ugly.

"Yes, yes!" The guests then realized that they had stayed here for a long time but had not yet seen the groom.

"Madam Qin, why is Qin Wenyuan still missing?"

"Yes, yes! Someone has already gone to pick up the bride. Isn't Qin Wenyuan in the mansion?"

"Speaking of which, Qin Wenyuan hasn't been to court for a long time. I really haven't seen him for a long time! I wonder what he looks like now."

"With a new person by his side, how else can he be? Hahaha!"

Old Madam Qin's expression became increasingly ugly.

She glared at Sheng Yunrong fiercely.

This Sheng Yunrong is such a headache!

Specifically bringing up topics that shouldn't be touched upon.

They had just delivered the invitations to various houses the afternoon before yesterday, and at night they learned that their son had been attacked by unidentified robbers and was seriously injured!

The invitations have already been sent out, and these officials are not people they can easily cancel their wedding date with!

We had to urgently invite a doctor to treat my son, and there was some hope of saving his life.

Unfortunately, those doctors were all quacks and none of them could really cure my son!

The Qin family’s huge amount of money was wasted in vain!

In desperation, he could only let his son rest in the room while he sent someone to pick up the bride.

I thought I could get away with it quietly, but unexpectedly Sheng Yunrong... actually brought up the old matter again!

"Where's the groom? Where is the groom?"

One person asked a question and everyone responded. A group of people discovered that the groom was not there and they all guessed that there must be something fishy going on.

Most of them were there to watch the fun and started questioning loudly.

Madam Qin's smile turned awkward, and she could only laugh awkwardly: "The groom is still changing his clothes, still changing!"

"What kind of magic power does this dress have that can delay him for so long? Could it be that he doesn't want to see us, his guests?"

"Indeed, Qin Wenyuan is a different official. He spent a huge amount of money to build this position with his own hands. He is different from us...after all!"

"Wrong! Wrong!" Old Madam Qin interrupted anxiously.

She is good at scheming and calculating others, but when it comes to debating with a group of officials who rely on their intelligence to advance their careers, she really feels overwhelmed.

"Who's looking for the groom?!" Qin Wenyuan couldn't hold back any longer and showed up angrily, "I'm right here!"

He glared at Sheng Yunrong with his eyes wide open, the anger burning in his eyes seemed to burn Sheng Yunrong to ashes.

Buying official positions is not uncommon.

But what is surprising is that he did not obtain his official position through his family background, but rather purchased it with funds raised by his mother herself.

Once this matter gets out, it will definitely make people lose face.

Moreover, he already knew that Sheng Yunrong had deliberately bought him a lowly position...

Old Madam Qin widened her eyes and was horrified when she saw Qin Wenyuan's face was covered in bruises and was as red and swollen as a pig's head.

"Oh! Oh my son!" Old Madam Qin's face turned pale as paper, and she was panic-stricken. "Why did you come out?"

"Hahaha..." A burst of wild laughter echoed in the Qin Mansion.

No one expected that the reason why Qin Wenyuan didn't come out was because he was beaten up!

And he was beaten so badly!

Qin Wenyuan gritted his teeth and said incoherently: "Mother, I know you don't let me out to preserve the reputation of the Qin family." Qin Wenyuan said viciously, "But I really can't stand this tone! It's true that I rely on Sheng Yunrong, but I can hold this position so firmly, all thanks to my own efforts! Otherwise, the emperor would have dismissed me long ago!

Moreover, today is Ling Meng's wedding day, I don't want her to know that I'm not there, and I don't want her to be sad because of my absence."

When mentioning Ling Meng, Qin Wenyuan's brows suddenly revealed sweet tenderness.

Even the tone of his voice became much gentler.

If it weren't for his bruised and leaky pig-headed face, he would really be a gentle, elegant and affectionate gentleman.

Old Madam Qin felt upset and wished she could put Qin Wenyuan back into the room.

The reputation of her Qin family!

"Mother, I'm going to the door to welcome Lingmeng!" Qin Wenyuan announced loudly and rushed to the door.

He doesn't care at all about the strange looks from people around him.

Let them laugh!

He is going to marry Ling Meng today, he doesn't care what others think of him!

He didn't care what they said about him relying on Sheng Yunrong to climb to a high position!

Old Madam Qin felt dizzy and wished she could just faint on the spot and be done with it.

But after being helped up by her maid, she still had to continue entertaining the officials who were specially invited to support the occasion the day before.

I regret it so much!

I really regret it!

Outside the Qin Mansion, Qin Moyuan caught a glimpse of Qin Wenyuan walking out of the mansion. He was surprised and quickly hid himself.

He both feared and hated Qin Wenyuan.

It was because of his existence that his mother lived such a miserable life.

It was also because of his indulgence that the woman named Ling Meng dared to be so presumptuous!

Just seeing his bruised face, Qin Moyuan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"What are you laughing at?"

The sudden voice from behind made Qin Moyuan's legs tremble. He turned around hurriedly and saw two familiar faces.

Tu Subo and Pei Jinxiao.

He had waited here for Pei Jinxiao on purpose, but when he really saw this nominal father, he was speechless and didn't know how to start.

I could only raise my head stubbornly and keep my lips tightly closed.